AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 5 221E. Across every recorded test, the Intel processor delivers a higher score, establishing a decisive performance gap. The AMD chip does not claim a single head-to-head win, while the Intel part wins all 17 recorded comparisons. This analysis details the magnitude of those differences, the architectural foundations behind them, and the specific workloads where each processor’s characteristics matter most.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 221E dominates the benchmark suite, but the size of its advantage varies significantly by workload. In Cinebench tests, the Intel part’s lead is consistent. In the multi-core Cinebench R23 test, the Intel chip scores 25,933 against the AMD’s 10,846, a 58.2% difference. The single-core Cinebench R23 result shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 3,661, AMD scores 1,531, again a 58.2% delta. These Cinebench deltas are uniform across all R15, R20, and R23 variants, indicating a stable performance ratio in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark tests reveal a more varied landscape. The closest contest appears in single-thread performance, where the Intel part scores 4,147 against the AMD’s 3,089. That 25.5% delta is the smallest margin in the entire suite, yet it still leaves AMD well behind. The largest single gap emerges in the PassMark find prime numbers test. Intel scores 173, AMD scores 31, a striking 82.1% deficit for the AMD processor. This test heavily favors the Intel architecture’s raw integer throughput.

Other PassMark workloads show substantial but less extreme gaps. Floating point math favors Intel heavily: 79,028 versus 24,115, a 69.5% lead. Integer math follows with 117,813 versus 44,665, a 62.1% difference. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2,230 versus AMD’s 552, a 75.2% gap. Data compression favors Intel at 324,285 versus 152,885, a 52.9% difference. Data encryption shows Intel at 19,205 versus 9,564, a 50.2% lead. Extended instructions land at 18,216 versus 10,368, a 43.1% gap. Random string sorting is closer, with Intel at 37,686 versus 17,255, a 54.2% difference. Multithread performance shows Intel at 30,510 versus 12,761, a 58.2% lead.

The average benchmark score places the Intel part at 40,144, more than double the AMD’s 17,482. The Intel chip also holds a higher overall percentile rank, sitting at 87% of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at 71%. These figures confirm that the Intel Core 5 221E operates in a different performance class entirely, despite both being desktop processors with active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows no benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. Every single test, from Cinebench to PassMark, favors the Intel Core 5 221E. That said, the two processors serve distinct roles based on their specifications and the shape of their performance curves.

The AMD part’s closest relative performance appears in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the 25.5% gap is the smallest. This suggests that for light, single-threaded tasks, the AMD chip is comparatively less disadvantaged. Its 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock still delivers usable responsiveness, but it cannot match the Intel part’s absolute single-thread score.

The Intel part wins decisively in every multi-threaded and compute-heavy scenario. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a massive parallel throughput advantage, reflected in Cinebench multi-core scores and PassMark multithread results. The Intel chip also excels in math-intensive workloads, as shown by its 69.5% lead in floating point math and 62.1% lead in integer math. For tasks like physics simulation, data compression, and encryption, the Intel part’s higher core count and larger cache make the difference clear.

The AMD chip’s advantage lies in its efficiency profile, not its performance. With a 35-watt TDP, it draws significantly less power than the Intel part’s 65-watt TDP. This makes the AMD processor a fit for low-power or thermally constrained systems, where the Intel part’s higher performance would come with higher power consumption. The AMD chip’s smaller die size of 180 mm² and 7 nm process node also suggest a more compact and power-efficient design.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with a Cezanne codename. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 221E uses a Bartlett Lake codename on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a larger 257 mm² die. Intel does not list a transistor count in the database.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip provides 14 cores and 20 threads, a substantial increase in parallel resources. Cache configurations also differ. The AMD chip offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part supports its higher multi-threaded throughput.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD chip uses DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but reaches 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. That higher memory bandwidth contributes to the Intel part’s advantages in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, a newer and faster interface. Both processors support ECC memory, and both have integrated graphics. The AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates also differ. The AMD chip entered the database with a release date of September 4, 2024. The Intel chip has a release date of January 12, 2025. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: How often does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE beat the Intel Core 5 221E in benchmarks?

A: The recorded data shows zero wins for the AMD processor. The Intel Core 5 221E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip scores 173 against the AMD’s 31, a delta of 82.1%.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel chip scores 4,147 against the AMD’s 3,089, a delta of 25.5%.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 only, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a lower power draw?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Intel Core 5 221E |

|----------------|----------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not specified |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not specified |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $232 |

| Part Number | 100-000001751 | SRQDVQ659 |